06-10-2007, 08:01 AM
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Clemens delivers a win in his return
Sunday, June 10, 2007 3:59 AM
By Mike Fitzpatrick
Associated press
NEW YORK -- Roger Clemens shook off some early struggles and gave the surging New York Yankees the lift they were looking for, leading them to a 9-3 win yesterday over the Pittsburgh Pirates in his long-awaited season debut.
"It's just great to be back," Clemens said. "It felt like old times."
Pitching in pinstripes for the first time in four years, Clemens labored through the first few innings but got more effective as the afternoon wore on. He struck out seven in six innings and retired his final seven batters. Clemens fanned Ryan Doumit with his 108th and final pitch.
"It was awesome," Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez said. "I think all 24 guys were a little bit in awe. It was great."
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